This is the key. The game is telling you that to get the "Extra Life," you must sacrifice a core memory.
This area is only accessible if you have collected at least 3 of the 5 Broken Hourglass pieces so far. (If not, the door is locked.)
Here, you’ll face the False Prophet, a twisted version of Ezra.
Boss "fight" (logic puzzle):
Now, let him kill you (this death is mandatory). Respawn at the Clocktower.
Final location: The Clocktower Peak (New area unlocked after 4 pieces).
Climb the tower using the newly repaired gear system. At the very top, you’ll find a frozen version of the first room. In the center, on a pedestal: Broken Hourglass Piece #5.
Once you have all 5 pieces, a new option appears in your inventory: Forge the Eternal Hourglass.














